From January to June 2019, companies in the region imported $93 million in food for dogs and cats, and purchases from Mexican companies increased 10% over the same period in 2018.
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From January to June of this year, Central American countries imported $193 million in plastic tubing and fittings, and companies in Costa Rica and Panama accounted for 64% of total regional purchases.
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In the first six months of 2019, beer imports into Central America totaled $108 million, and purchases from the U.S. increased 31% over the same period in 2018.
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As of January 2020, electric vehiclesimported into El Salvador and Honduras will be exempt from the import duty, which was 30% in El Salvador until now.
From January to June 2019, companies in the region allocated $31 million to the import of video cameras, 3% less than the amount reported for the same period in 2018.
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From January to June 2019, companies from Central American countries imported new tires for $221 million, a figure 3% higher than that reported in the same period in 2018.
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In the first half of 2019, purchases of vaccines for human use in Central America totaled $122 million, 116% more than was reported in the same period in 2018.
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From January to June 2019, imports of home and office furniture in Central American countries totaled $175 million, and purchases from companies in Brazil increased by 22% over the same period in 2018.
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During the first six months of 2019, imports of paper and cardboard in Central America totaled $1.131 million, and purchases from companies in Germany increased 25% over the same period in 2018.
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Between January and September 2018 and the first nine months of this year, imports of petroleum products increased by 1.8 million barrels, from 14.3 million barrels to 16.1 million barrels.
Regarding the imported value, the Central Bank of Honduras reported that at the end of the third quarter of 2019, imports of fuels, lubricants and electric energy were registered for $1.230 million, reporting a $9.9 million decrease year on year, explained by the decrease of 11.5% in the international price, partially offset by the 12.5% increase in the imported volume.
In the first six months of 2019, fertilizer imports from countries in the region totaled $439 million, and purchases from Russian companies grew 29% over the same period in 2018.
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Knowing the exact location of customers and their characteristics, and in parallel analyzing the potential geographic location of each sales point, is essential for companies to take full advantage of their business strategies.
Geomarketing is a tool whose relevance has been increasing in the decision making of companies, because to define and implement strategic plans, it is necessary to have access to accurate information of the areas of influence of investments.
The Congress approved the Association Agreement between the United Kingdom and Central America, which aims to protect trade relations between the two economies within the framework of the Brexit process.
In the Ordinary Session held on November 27, Decree 11-2019 was approved, with which the Agreement establishing an Association between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Central America is approved, informed the Congress.
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